Intel 100BASE-TX manual Chassis, Major Components

Page 11

C H A P T E R 1

Overview

Chassis

The Express hub components are enclosed in a 19-inch (48.26- centimeter) wide chassis, which is 1.5 EIA rack-mount spaces high. The chassis consists of a metal frame and a plastic front panel, and it contains components that are pertinent to the operation of the hub.

Cover

Motherboard

Technology		by
Bay
	Networks

Intel Express

100BASE-TX

Stackable Hub

Fans

Power supply

Front panel

5905

Express 100BASE-TX stackable hub

Major Components

The chassis contains the following major components:

∙Motherboard

∙AC power supply

∙Two fans

The motherboard in the Express hub contains the circuitry that drives and processes all 100BASE-T repeater functions.

The Express hub is equipped with a 120/240 V AC universal power supply. All components and plug-in modules derive their power from the AC power supply.

The hub is equipped with two fans that cool the hub components and ensure normal operation.

3

Image 11

Contents 100BASE-TX Page Statement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Limitation of liability and remedies Limited 1-year hardware warrantyReturning a defective product Page Contents Index Intel customer support Overview FeaturesPhysical Description Major Components ChassisRJ-45 100BASE-TX Ports Pin # MDI-X signal MDI signal PortFront Panel LED Matrix MDI/MDI-X SwitchType Label Color Meaning This shows the LED matrix on the Express hubType Label Color Meaning Expansion Slot 100BASE-T Media Adapter SlotRear Panel Power ReceptacleCascade Connectors A P T E R Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub Installing Removing Express Hub Operating Requirement Environment Site PreparationRequired Tools and Materials Package ContentsInstalling the Hub in a Rack Installing an Express hubCompleting the Installation Installing the Hub on a Table or ShelfPage Stacking and Cascading Hubs Installing Multiple HubsPhysical Requirements for Installing Multiple Hubs Installing Network Management Modules Mounting Requirements for Installing Multiple HubsInstalling Optional Modules in the Hub Installing and Connecting Multiple Hubs Removing an Express hub Removing and Installing Filler Panels Removing a filler panel Making Connections to 100BASE-T Ports Physical Configuration GuidelinesMbps Network Devices Network Configuration DecisionsConnecting Cables to the Hub Checking the LEDs Verifying InstallationColor Status indications Other Items To CheckUnit Numbering Convention 100BASE-T Shared LAN 100BASE-T Network ConfigurationsConnecting 100BASE-T Workstations to the Hub 100BASE-TX 100BASE-T Switched LANA P T E R Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Appendix a Technical Specifications Optional EquipmentTechnical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Safety Agency ApprovalsInterface Options Optional EquipmentMedia Adapters 100BASE-TX Host Modules Network Management ModuleP E N D I Page Appendix B 100BASE-T Topology Rules and Guidelines Physical Layer Media Specifications100BASE-FX Repeater RulesNetwork Topology Extensions 100BASE-T network topology of 400 meters 100BASE-T network topology of 521.6 meters 100BASE-T Calculating Round Trip Collision DelaySTP DTE types Maximum round trip Delay value Index D E NMM D E Intel customer support